Canada’s love affair with skilled immigration is unlikely to end in the near future. If you are a young professional exploring work opportunities abroad or a young student considering study options abroad, then Canada must be at the top of your list at least till the year 2040. Why 2040—Workforce Retirements Less Additions Well, it’s...
Immigrating to Canada is probably the best decision that any ambitious skilled worker can take today. With the global economy set for a tough period after the Covid-19 pandemic, moving to a developed country like Canada can boost your career as compared to staying in an emerging economy that’s likely to underperform for a long...
Why is Canada so keen on skilled immigration? While other countries treat immigration as an option, it is more of a compulsion for Canada. This is primarily because Canada’s pro-immigration policies are rooted in pragmatic economic and demographic factors. Skilled immigration is key to Canada’s economic prosperity, and, unlike other countries, Canada has recognized and...
The pandemic was a once-in-a-century disruption that forced countries across the globe to make drastic changes to its policies and programs. Canada too was forced to make numerous changes to its immigration system during the pandemic. However, a quick comparison of how the US and Canada reacted to the pandemic, especially regarding its immigration programs...
How did Canada become the preferred immigration destination for skilled workers across the world? Students, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs preferred to study, work, or immigrate to Canada due to its pro-immigration government policies, transparent and merit-centric immigration programs, no quotas or caps or limits, and quick processing of applications. However, the combination of Canada’s popularity...
A look at Canada immigration numbers over the past 10-20 years has one thing in common—the dominance of Ontario. Since 2010, there have been many years when Ontario’s share of total immigrants entering Canada has been more than 50 percent. Simply put, more than half of all immigrants settling in Canada choose to settle in...
Many skilled workers make the mistake of thinking that failure to get a job in Canada means their dream of working and settling in Canada is over. Getting a job is certainly a long-term requirement to have a stable and settled life in Canada. However, it’s completely wrong to say that Canada immigration is impossible...
What’s the biggest difference between Canada’s immigration system and the immigration framework of other developed countries? In one word—stability. Canada’s immigration system is always changing. New programs and streams are being introduced. Provinces are updating the list of their in-demand occupations. Immigration draws are being held all the time and authorities are changing and revising...
Is it safe to plan your future in Canada? Will Canada continue its immigration-friendly policies? Or it is just a short-term trend that will quickly change and leave international students and foreign skilled workers high and dry? Considering the way the US quickly decided to do away with its pro-immigration policies, it’s natural to worry...
